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The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

Young Wing, of Hartford, Conn, is said
to be again contemplating matrimony. He
has been a widower for some years. His wife
was an American lady.
Ernest Renan will soon publish new vol
ume under the title "Discours ct Confer
ences," consisting of occasional discourses de-
livered by him since 1879
Carter H. Harrison, ex-mayor of Chicago,
has given $4,000 to st. Luke's hospital Of
that city to endow bed in memory of his
late wife, Marguerite Stearns Harrison.
Robert Lewis Stevenson will soon reach
this country He will go to California and
spend year or more in the southern portion
Of that State for the benefit of his health.
Professor Carl Vogt of Geneva, and Pro-
fessor Alexander Agassiz, Of Boston, were
elected corresponding members of the Paris
Academy of Sciences at recent meeting
John Russell Young is collecting material
for history of the civil life of Gen. Grant.
He has lost considerable flesh, but his health
is better than it has been for several years.
William NJ Stark recently appointed col.
lector of customs at New London, Conn, Is g
defendant of Gen. Stark, of Revolutionary
fame Mr. Stark is lawyer and a college
graduate.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Quite IA Crooked Log, Indeed.

We hear that Luman Woodwards log for
the old settlers cabin is quite marvel in its
way. II. Crossey says he stretched a tape
line along it from end to end There is a sag
or curvature of the spine in the middle that
makes divergence of six feet two inches
from straight line The tree was cut by
the owner because it made the COWS in the
pasture SO crosseyed to look at it
that the butter from their milk made
the children tonguetied. The tree never
leafed out till fall, because it took the
sap all summer to find its way up to the
branches When Luman put the log on the
fair ground it Immediately began to roll all
around the premises, being too crooked to lie
STILL They had to whip up the team to get
away from it.-Geneseo Qlls.) News.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
RATES OF SPEED.

Swallows fly at rate of $50 to 200 miles
Nh hour
An ice yacht will skim along at seventy
miles an hour.
The Connecticut cyclone of 1882 did 26o
miles an hour.
The big comet of 1S43 reached speed of
325 miles second
The earth travels around the sun at the rate
of eighteen miles a second.
The electric current in an overheated wire
travels % 800 miles in a second.
Carrier pigeons have flown at the rate OF
ia miles an hour for seven hours.
The shock of the Granada earthquake in
1884 Travelled at the rate of 1880 miles an
hour.
On the Great Northern, an English rail
way, one train makes 105 miles in los min
utes, but trains have been driven 100 miles
an hour.
The greatest velocity ever measured by
man was shat OF the electric discharge Of q
Leyden bottle through a slender copper wire,
which rs committed TO he 2s9, 900 miles .
second.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Sam ,JobnsInc,s "At Rome."

Sam Johnsing, an Austin colored man,
who keeps the sheriff busy hunting him up,
is once more an inmate of the Travis county
bastile Jim Webster, a chum of the accused,
called at the Jail to console his friend.
"What do you want herep asked the jailer
grufily.
~ jess called, sab, ter make inquiry, sab,
eff my friend Mr.. Sam Johnsing is at home,
sahl"-Texas Siftings
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25

"Your daughter writes the most beautiful
letters ever read" said Merritt, trying to
make himself solid with the old lady.
Eyes" replied Mrs. Malaprop, 81 have
spared neither trouble nor expense to give
her thorough education. As for her letters
know they must be good, for / bought her
n copy of the best letter writer that is pub
lished. THE Epoch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Done Befone His Time.

"And now" concluded the clergyman, after
long discourse, 1--WE have seen that millions
on millions Of people have been benefited by
following this Scriptural injunction" Just
then Lawyer Stubs woke up long enough to
say in a sleepy manner, "Move that the in
junction be made permanent Judge.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Philadelphia Regularity.

Indignant Citizen-Sir, wish to call your
attention to the fact that the street in front
of my house has been torn up three times
since May /. It's perfectly disgraceful.
Highway Commssioner-Did you say three
finest
eyes sir; three times"
81 will make note of that and speak to
the contractor. We try to have the streets
torn up six times between May and August,
and there must have been some dereliction
somewhere "-Philadelphia Call
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
a Stupid Clerk,

Dealer to clerk)-What did that young
lady want, james,
Clerll-She asked for anatomical Brussels
carpets, and l told her we hadn't such q
thing.
Dealer-Great Scott 4 james, that young
lady is from Boston S.ie wanted body Brus-
sells, and we've got an overstock of 'em.-New
York Sun
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Gm or Chnnn Too.

A junior member of the wealthy Rothschild
family, who had heard about the price of land
out west, visited this country some years ago.
In San Francisco barber shop he was
shaved, had his hair cut, shampooed, etc, for
which he was charged So. "This is queer
country" said young Rothschild afterward
to friend; "a shave here costs two acres Of
land. THE Epoch.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Rare Forbearance.

"They say that Tom Hartworth is very
sick"
as that sol I'm sorry to hear that al
ways liked Tom. When was troubled with
dyspepsia, several years ago, he was the
only one among my acquaintance who didn't
tell me just what would cure me- Boston
TranScriDt
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25

Enthusiastic Daughter-Oh, the bathing at
Atlantic City is splendid just now. How I
would like to breast the wild waves! How l
could stem the currents
Old Granger-Miranthy, you just stay in
the kitchen an stem currants for your
nanny. Philadelphia Call
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
What n Railway Conductor Has Observed

A railway conductor combats the cruel hall
lucination that the coming generation of his
countrymen will be puny, sickly and played
out His experience of many years convinces
him that the contrary is the case, and that
the average child Of "under IL" who travels
with n half fare ticket is as large as a boy
or girl of 10 or 10 used to be in ante-rail-
way days.-NSw York Mercury.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25

The death has been recorded of Mr. E.
c. Bertrand. He was the author of
"Grandfather's Clock" and he died in a
London hospital. He should have been a
very old man to be author of the clock.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Another Veterans Experience.

AnOther NCtCTHn'S Experience
"Wero you in the armyT vi
eyes" III,
"Were you in battle9"l
"Non
"You never smelled powder, theh?"
"You bet smelled powderl Why, used
to spark your sister every Sunday night, and
my shoulder was covered with powder on
Monday morning. Smelled powder3 Ali
didn't II 1t smelled good, too"-Newman
Independent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25

Chicago lets her boodlers escape from
custody, and has jail full of condemned
anarchists she is afraid to hang. o! fol
one single Friday of st. Louis determine
ton, firmness and justice.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Reform Is Necessary.
~ am troubled with phlegm,

"Iam troubled with phlegm,'
Said a speaker pro tegm,
"And you greet my remarks with loud laughtes,
because I've n cough,
'.ris; sou make me q scouSh'
BAT I'll have l.y revenge sure, herrauShter"
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25

The son Of lawyer recently had his
hand injured by the bite of a shark.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
TEXAS GERMAN AND ENG
LISH ACADEMY.
A Day and Boarding School for
Bows and Young Men.

j. H Bishop, A. NJ, principal, successor
to Jacob Bickler. General plans of school
unchanged.
The range of study includes English,
German, Spanish, Latin and Greek Ian
guages; mathematics and sciences; vocal
music and gymnastics. Competent teach
ers in all departments.
The eleventh session will begin on Mon
day, September b, 1887, in the Military
Institute building
Special attention to primary and prac-
teal studies.
A school for girls, under same manage
ment, with competent teachers, will be
taught in an adjacent building.
Circulars will be ready in a few days.
For further information apply to
j. H. BIsHoP, Hotel Orr.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
q wouldn,t Stand it ifIwere you.n

"Tm obliged to-" answered the boy as he
trotted along with the carrier, "lm out of
condition this summer, my trainer is out
west and the police wouldn't let us go be-
yond ten rounds anyhow. Wait till catch
him in Chicago detroit Free Press.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
Unfortunately Situated,

A big newsboy was insulting a small boot
black in the alley back of the postoflice yes
terday, when a letter carrier said to the little
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25
AUSTIN, August 8, 1887.

To My Friends and Patrons:
take pleasure in introducing to You
Prof. j. H. Bishop, who intends contiRu.
ing the Texas German and English aca-
DENY. He comes highly recommended as
an experienced teacher, gentleman and
scholar, and he will no doubt prove worthy
in every respect of your confidence and
patronage. Very truly, yours,
JACOB BIoKLER.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25

A. FAULKNER, General Passenger and Ticket Agent.
II. J. LAWLESS, Union Ticket Agent.
The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1887-08-25


Chaplain Albany, N. Y, Penitentiary.
P. S.-Sometimes letters of this kind
are published without authority, and in
case any one is inclined to question the
genuineness of the above statement will
cheerfully reply to any communications
addressed to me at the penitentiary.
JAS. l.. HALL.
Other letters of similar character
from prominent individuals, which stamp
Kaskine as a remedy of undoubted merit,
will be sent on application. Price $l.OO,
or six bottles, $500. Sold by druggists,
or sent by mail on receipt of price.
The Kaskihe Company, 81 Warren St.,
New York, and 80 Harrington Road
London.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01

Fresh butter on ice, cheese, hams, fruits
etc. A good assortment of Groceries al.
ways on hand at Il. II. Cradd0ck's, No. 500
Ervay street. For fair dealing and low
prices refer to those who have traded with
him for four years.
Repairing watches and jewelry especially
at j. p. Doherty IL Cess, GO3..Main street.
The HERALD does all kinds Of job print
ing in good style at lowest rates.
Green wire cloth, screen door and win
dow frames at actual cost. holland n Co.,
7l9 Elm street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
Buzz Saws.

Tho woman who has no voiceIis NJ
ways singing.
Cold weather is the only sure. cure
for tho baseball fever.
A bit Of glass-in the gutter wiltshire
brighter than . dime.
The skeleton In the closet is often in
the shape Of q Aong-nocked bottle.
Tho bad mhn who goes fishings on
Sunday often catches-tho most fish.
The critic isa big man until he dies.
Il IL different with the poet
Strawberries keep the Sunday.
schools well attended during the suIm.
mer.
Summer Is the CREST season for I Pill
ing the truth. During the winter ita Is
easy for man to saysthere are no 1'es
on him. ThetJadge.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01

but got good basis for tho result you
wish, not forgetting that like bcgcts
Ike frequently.
We cannot afford to pay from $50 to
$3.50 for the use Of fast slres unless we
have conclusive assurance that the an
imal's pedigree or tho excellence of the
the previous foals Of the dam will
warrant the outlay. In breed
Ing the roadster, coach, park. all
purpose horse, the sire must not BIO less
than 16 hands; with perfect feet and
limbs. we'll musclcd, stylish and sym
mctrical throughout, and he should be
able to show a three or four minute
gait at trotting.
Adhere to tho foregoing line Of breed
ing and you will make plenty OF money
and prove a blessing to those who pur'
chase your stock.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
Success.

The ladies of Dallas and North Tex
3 have appreciated the endeavors OF
frs. E. Chestnut, 612 Elm street to es-
hblish Q millinery establishment equal
b any in the North. Her shelves and
how cases always contain the latest
tylcs, most fashionable shapes in bon
BITS and hats, and the latest colors
nd shades in trimmings. AS fast as
new shape In bonnets or hats appears
rs. Chestnut receives 1t. She en-
oys only the most skilled and tasty
illiners and the .adies can always
BIT the latest styles and most fashiona-
y trimmed bonnet or hat at her
ilhnery parlors.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01

The city council passed an ordinance in
Aconformity with the State statute concern
ing pistol carrying. The State law fixes the
term OF confinement as high as 81 xty days,
and the ordinance follows this IN liking the
punishment. The city charter restricts the
recorder to thirty days imprisonment; 30
he holds that the pistol ordinance recently
made by the council transends the power
given by tho charter and that he has no
Jurisdiction Of pistol cases. Seven have
been transferred to the county court and
the city revenue thereby somewhat re-
duced.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
The Verdict Unanimous.

W. d. Suit. Druggist, Bippus. Ina.
etifics: Il can recommend Electric
tiers us the yer, beet remedy. Ever,
little sold has given relief in ever,
be. One ma. ,ook six bottles, aud
rs cured of khcuInaiis:.. of 10 wears
knding." Abraham Hare, Druggis,
klleville, Ohio, affifms: "Thc best
ling medicine | have ever handled
my 20 ycars' experience isl Electl !,
tters.' Thousands of othes> have
lied their testimony, so that tha vcr-
4 lie unanimous that Electric Btters
cure all diseases Of the Livcr. Kid
10 or blood. Only half dollar q
Pile, at W. II Howell 4 Bro' drug
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
LAW IN ARIZONA.

DesperadOeB Ruled TOmDstohe III tho
Early Days, but They Had No Show
in Tucson.
An old resident Of California who
has seen some very queer things and
many changes. says The San Francisco
Chronicle. got talking the other night
of trip he made to Arizona some years
ago, just about the time of the Tomb
stone boom.
1T was quite extraordinary" he said.
1.-THE country was full Of despcradoes
and bad gamblers, and they were very
dangerous, too. They ruled Tombstone
at that time. A friend of mine was in
Tombstone, and one day he saw man
walking quietly along who was noted
desperate and murderer-a man for
whose head big reward was offered
He knew the chief of police and he went
and told him about 1t. Inside OF the,
day he got notice that they gave him
one hour to quit Tombstone, and he)
quilted. Now, Mt Tucson there was law
and order. and those same desperadoes
who went about shooting in Tombstone
would 60 down to Tucson and behave
like the most guileless Of citizens. This
was mainly on account Of an old judge
they had there. German, who feared
none of them and had his own omphat-
ic way of serving out the law. They
knew If they got into a scrape at Tue
son they were in for it. and they'd get
no mercy. He had. perhaps, rude ways
of carrying out the law, this old Judge,
but they were very effective. One day
notorious character was brought up
for something. They had the whipping
post there then. The old Judge looked
at him.
~ think see you before MOP"
The culprit admitted that he had
been there on several occasions.
wal, just sentence you to forty
lashes. You take twenty of them to-
morrow and then you vas released on
your own recognizances. and you come
back in q week and take the other
twenty"
The fellow had his twenty lashes and
he hasn't been seen in Tuscon since.
Another little example of the judges
way of doing things was the case of a
man brought up before him for firing
off q pistol in the street, or something.
They had taken $40 from him when
he was arrested.
II joost fine you $780," said the
judge.
why" said the prisoner, "in San
Francisco they would only fine me 30
or 80"
"You vas in Tucson, mein friend;
$780,"
The man was complaining bitterly
after he paid the fine.
Don't kick'' said another. "You
were lucky. If he'd known you had
$34O on you he'd have fined you all Of
it."
Some fellow who was being tried
moved for change Of venue.
''You want, change of venueP
What forp" asked the judge.
because this court is pr,sjudiced
against me. and won't get fair
trial"
"You say this court is prejndiced
against you and you won't get a fair
trialp You want q change Of venue
me;n friendp I joost fine you $500 for
contempt Of court to begin with. Now,
we'll proceed with the trial." ra
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
Real Estate Transfers.

T. j. Putty to Bartilda Alcombe, acres
on the turnpike leading west Of the city,
5000.
w. j. Keller and wife to John Il. Lane,
so by 100 feet on Flora street and Washing
ton avenue. A deed of correction.
j. e. Lane and wife to j. A. Giles, same
as above, 1886.
\ f. NJ. Ervay and wife to w. j. and A. Il.
estterton, parts Of lots and 6, block 10,
$1,000.
G. G. Cole to d. f. Weaver, quit claim to
lots and O, block 296, $685..
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
Please Remember.

1t is Jones who comedies Superiority to
io man in the State in filling teeth. Those
Rrtistic and beautiful gold filling In teeth
bf his patients attest his skill. Fees suffi-
Sient to justify that extreme painstaking
ind skill requisite to the best results. See
Id
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
Recorders Court.

Jack Snlder, freedman, was fined 50.
w. A. Stewart and II. b. Neal both
Trunk ond fined SO each.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01

Experience continually shows its power.
Its Healing properties are wonderful,
Ponds extract. DO not trust any worth
less substitute for the genuine.
DIR. +. s. Davis, homeopathic physician,
makes specially of treating diseases Pc
culiar to children. Call on him at 900 Elm
street, postofiice block, Dallas.
J. l.. Williams, prescriptionist, 5O5 Main
street.
Buckwheat. roasted conees, canned goods,
mackerel, herrings, apple butter, fresh
crackers, etc., at BOuche's S24 Main street.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
An Enquiry.

A citizen requests the HERALD 70 en-
quire why the water of the Browder springs
reservoir is not used by the city instead OF
Trinity mud. The reservoir Ia full and
OVERLOOKING with clear, pure water and he
does not understand why change may not
he made during the flood.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
Notice to Exhibitors.

Floor plans of the Exposition Hall 2OOx
800 feet, Power Hall 75x30o feet, Machinery
Hall 6OX250 feet, of the Texas State FAR
md DALLAS Exposition, can be seen at the
seeretary's office, and exhibitors for the
coming Fair and Exposition, October Goth
to November 9Th, next, who have not alrea-
DIV filed their applications for space are
hereby requested to do so at their earliest
nossible convenience. Information rs to
terms, charges. etc 4, can be had on applioa-
ton to the secretary.
A. SANGER, Director In Charge,
SYDNEY SMITH, Secretary.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01

Tinware and granite ironwsrc at manufac-
turers prices for sale by holland II Co., TO
Elm street.
Our lines OF furniture for summer fur
|pishing are especially attractive and CON-
1se novelties not to be seen elsewhere.
d G. Eckford's 728 and 72S Elm street.
j. l.. Williams for drugs, 5O5 Main street.
The river is ont half mile beyond the Last
Chance and 1t raised again last night.
Honey, maple syrup by the gallon or
quart, also dried beef, at A. Il, Bouche's.
Gumbo file and fine Mexican coffee Just
arrived at B0uche's grocery store.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01
Severely Hurt.

Bills Butler was thrown OIL the track by
freight train of the II. Il T. c., between
Live Oak and Ross avenue yesterday eve
ming. He was drinking and said he thought
the engine was running from him. Hewaa
severely hurt, but will recover. His friends
are AFRAID he Is injured internally.
The Dallas daily herald. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1873-1887, 1887-09-01

Something cool and elegant are those
beautiful curtains Mt Eckford's, 728 and 72s
Elm street.
Goddess of plenty and the smiling daugh..
ter Of peace are as naught to those effected
with the demon of bill0usness. Its deadly
Zoe Is the sovereign remedy known % Nor
ris' Cascarine.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
Wasn't Satisfied.

Whats the nationality OF them?'
said tall woman with determined
eye as she pointed her parasol at the
elephants in the circus which recently
exhibited at Sioux Falls.
African, num-" repl ell tho man in
attendance.
awful light-colored for coming from
Africa, seems 10 me." continued the
determined eyed woman. "And see
here. you tell the owner of this show
that say | think they got mighty
poor lot of camcls-alI Of EN- single.
bumped except one. When pay fifty
cents cash for myself and one seventy.
five for the children to get in want to
see more double bumpers and less hair
rubbed off OF en- round in spots! You
just tell 'em what / say Dakota
Bell
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
Test Questions in History.

As an incentive to the requirement of
n thorough knowledge of United States
history, we shall from time to time
give a few test questions, in the hope
that our young readers will give them
careful consideration
Ii. When was the Know-Nothing'
Barty organized, and what was its OBJ
}ect I?
= 2. What is the bred colt decision,
and who delivered it
9. Name the treaties celebrated in
our history.
4. What has given rise to the fisheries
dispute between this country and Great
Britain
5. What distinguished generals have
been unsuccessful candidates for the
presidency
s. What are state rights and when
was this doctrine first promulgated ?
Z. Give an account of the principal
parties which have arisen since the con-
stitut onal convention of 1857.
<. What is a prote tive tariff
9. What is meant by the alien and
scdition Laws
10. In what year did the United
States purchase Alaska, and what price
was paid?
! II. How many amendments have
been made 10 the constitution?
- What pres dent vetoed the meas
urcs of the party which elected him to
n Off e?
/ u. What presidents were not elected
|. to that Office 10y the people?
Personally. remarks n correspondent o.
4 tho Boston Totoc Ter, Mr. Bayard is a gen al
\ kindly gentleman officially, he - the
\ dreariest hzzle that ever occupied the
state department.
An industrious Maine Toy Gently sod
over twenty pounds of cad TO an Augusta
Junk dealer 10 was rifle balls which he
had dug from the embankment back OF the
state nj itsry target practice
Queen Margaret OF Italy has had cap
able Jewish instructors, can read the
old tests mont in Hebrew with ease, and
has co ectei large Hebrew lib ary. with
the latest works on Jewi,h literature.